The continued rise of the US dollar against the South Sudanese pound is placing increasing pressure on households and businesses in Upper Nile State, with residents saying the soaring exchange rate has driven up the cost of basic commodities and made daily life increasingly difficult. In recent days, the exchange rate has continued to climb across South Sudan. In Malakal, traders say the value of 100 US dollars has exceeded 680,000 South Sudanes…
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